Thriving in a volatile world
30 July 2026How the UK food system can adapt, compete and grow.
The UK food system finds itself amid a period defined by intensifying risk, heightened volatility and technological change.
Growing geopolitical and climate instability has exposed the vulnerability of global supply chains and driven a renewed focus on business resilience and national food security.
This report features findings from our first IGD Resilience survey, pointing to a growing sense of concern across the food system, with industry leaders and academic experts agreeing that risks have intensified over the last 12 months.
For food businesses, reacting to disruption is no longer enough. Organisations must anticipate change, invest in capability and build supply chains that can withstand shocks, adapt quickly and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Download our latest Resilience report: Thriving in a volatile world to discover:
Results of a brand-new industry survey assessing the top 10 risks to food system resilience
Deep dive into the overall picture, what’s changing and what’s next for each risk factor
Five key findings of the full report
Cross cutting policy levers to build system resilience
"Building resilience has become a shared priority across all sectors in the food system and at a fast rate. The challenges are significant, but the pace of response to them gives me confidence for our future."
— Sarah Bradbury, CEO, IGD